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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,105

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $25,511 $28,414 $32,456
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Polished alloy wheels 1,550    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Xenon HID headlights 150    
Satellite radio 350    
Stability control 600    
Floor mats 160    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Rear spoiler   245 245
Entertainment Package   650  
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Polished alloy wheels 1,102    
Sunroof 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,756 1,756
Xenon HID headlights 131    
Satellite radio 304    
Stability control 520    
Floor mats 121    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Rear spoiler   216 216
Entertainment Package   572  
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572  
Options (change) 9,140 6,655 3,435
Options (change) 7,653 5,858 3,024
Destination 605 860 860
Total Price $37,645 $37,105 $38,095
Total Invoice $33,769 $35,132 $36,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $359
Model Year200620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,645$37,105$38,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$36,045$36,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$90
Total Invoice$33,769$35,132$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,004-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,769$34,128$34,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$342

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,765$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,004-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.7 in
Length193.5 in196.9 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%

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